Description
A visually dramatic, deep-red lemonade that balances the tartness of cranberries with the brightness of fresh lemons and oranges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
- 4 cups cold water
- Fresh mint leaves and cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Squeeze and strain fresh lemons and oranges to obtain the required juice amounts.
- Pour the cooled simple syrup and fresh lemon juice into a large pitcher and stir well.
- Stir in the fresh orange juice until the mixture is well blended.
- Slowly add the cranberry juice, stirring continuously until the liquid reaches a deep red color.
- Add 4 cups of cold water to dilute the mixture to your preferred taste.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with mint and fresh cranberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American